Apple is training its own AI model for use in China, with support from Alibaba, according to multiple reports citing unnamed sources. The effort is linked to plans for Apple Intelligence, the company’s suite of AI tools.
The outlets say Apple Intelligence is expected to launch in China in the coming months after an update to iOS. One report frames the move as a shift from an earlier approach that leaned on third-party models to power AI features in the Chinese market, suggesting Apple is adjusting its technical strategy for local deployment. Other reports focus on the expected timing tied to a forthcoming iOS update.
Overall, the sources describe a China-focused AI development effort involving Alibaba support and a product timeline tied to iOS, but they do not provide detailed specifications of the model or confirm the exact launch date.
